Goalie Marcus Hogberg, activated off injured reserve and making his first start in six weeks, was tested early and often as Isles struggled a night after beating Sharks.

The Islanders had seven defensemen in their lineup Sunday, and at times, not one of them looked willing to lay a hit. It’s been a quiet through line for much of the season, the lack of edge and physicality inherent in their game.

Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 4-1